machinations

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“If a story is told well, if its history seems consistent, then the machinations putting it into place can be temporarily overlooked or turned into a fun story of their own,” Gordon said.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

His machinations upset Conrad to the point where she declared him to be a “sucky person,” a moment that lives on in GIFs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The machinations of both camps are coming into focus.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Every now and then a particular asset is afforded greater heft than usual in determining broader market machinations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

She tried to imagine what the tide looked like, coming in and going out, nipping at the sand like a little dog, heedless of people and their machinations.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead